Eric Searls

Eric Searls is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and corporate development. Since March 2020, Eric has held the position of Senior Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis and Corporate Development (M&A) at Westrock Coffee Company, previously serving as Vice President of Corporate Development (M&A). Concurrently, Eric has been with Westrock Asset Management since May 2015, where roles have included Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Director of Analytics, and Controller. Earlier positions include financial analyst roles at Circumference Group and investment advisory intern at Schallhorn Brown Capital Management. Eric also gained valuable experience as a sales and marketing intern at Tyson Foods and a finance and accounting intern with Lisa Lashley Higgins, CPA. Eric's entrepreneurial background includes ownership of Perfectionist Lawn Care for several years. Educational achievements include an MBA in Business Analytics from The University of Alabama and dual bachelor's degrees in Economics and Financial Management and Investments from the University of Arkansas.